More than 20,000 applications are received by Pakistani banks for the 2025 Hajj.

Voting for the Government Hajj Scheme is set for December 6, and applications will be accepted until December 3.

Additionally, there is a specific quota of 5,000 for Pakistanis living abroad, and applications are handled in order of priority.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline in order to meet the high number of pilgrims that this program seeks to accommodate.

A significant reduction in airfare for pilgrims undertaking the Hajj in 2025 was announced by the Pakistani government on November 23.

According to information, pilgrims participating in the Hajj 2025 program run by the federal government would receive Rs 1.24 billion in financial assistance after a relief package that lowers airfares by $50 per person was recently announced.

Due to this modification, the cost of tickets decreased by Rs. 14,000 from the previous year, bringing the airfare for Hajj 2025 down to Rs. 220,000 from Rs. 234,000 per person.

For pilgrims, this is the second year in a row that the cost of Hajj flights has been reduced.

Saudi Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), and other private airlines have approved this package.

It is estimated that this relief effort will help about 89,605 pilgrims. According to the information, PIA will transport 40% of the pilgrims, and another 40%with Saudi Airlines, while the remaining 20 percent will utilize private Pakistani carriers.